A LECTURER'S HANDBOOK 2019/20 - Griffith ColleGe

Griffith ColleGe: A LECTURER’S HANDBOOK 2019/20

• Campus Information

• Lecturer Information

• IT Information

• ELearning Information

• Library Information

and more…

www.griffith.ie

Pursuing excellence in applied education and the relentless pursuit of the advancement of individual learner attainment

Griffith ColleGe leCturers Guide

CONTENTSIntroduction and Welcome 5

Griffith College Overview 6

Griffith College Cork 7

Griffith College Dublin (SCR) Campus Map 8

Finding your way around Griffith College Dublin (SCR) 9

Griffith College Dublin (Wolfe Tone Street) 11Griffith College Limerick 12Mazemap 13

Key People to know in Griffith College 14

Getting Started 16

Role and Responsibilities of the Lecturer 19

Programme Document 20

Module Preparation 21 Assessment 22

Assessment Grading 27

Programme/Faculty Participation 31

European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) 32 Academic Integrity 33

Supporting You with Teaching and Learning 34

Digital Learning Department 35

Griffith College Harvard Referencing Library 36

Library 37

IT Support- Meet the Team 38

What to do when things don’t work 41

Guidelines on Learner Etiquette 42

Guidelines on Netiquette 44 GDPR 46Safety around Campus 48

Fire Evacuation Procedures 50

Academic Calendar 2018-19 52

GRIFFITH COLLEGE LECTURER'S GUIDE

Pursuing excellence in applied education and the relentless pursuit of the advancement of individual learner attainment

INTRODUCTION AND WELCOMEWelcome to Griffith College and to your teaching role with us. I believe you will find it a friendly and supportive place to work.

As Ireland’s largest independent higher education provider, Griffith College is fortunate to attract a rich diversity of learners from Ireland and across the world to its undergraduate, postgraduate and professional qualifications. The mix of nationalities, ages and genders allows us to benefit from a truly international and inclusive learning environment that is welcoming and respectful of all cultures.

Our learners study a wide range of programmes of different durations and award levels across a wide range of disciplines in accountancy, business, computing, law, Media, music, design, fashion, and education. Regardless of their chosen discipline, our learners share a common desire to advance their careers and to improve their life choices.

As a lecturer, you will play a central and privileged role in guiding and nurturing your learners’ development, providing pathways into and through your discipline for them to enjoy, understand and master with the support of your ongoing encouragement and constructive feedback.

In your role as a lecturer, I would encourage you to work closely with your colleagues, seeking their support and guidance, and sharing with them your ideas of best practice. Please also engage with our staff in the library, IT Services and in the Faculty of Teaching and Learning who are there to support you in areas relating to learner resources and pedagogy.

I would also ask you for your support in relation to your management of administrative processes relating to your learners’ attendance and attainment. These details allow us to identify learners who might need additional support, and to ensure the integrity of data relating to our learners’ qualifications.

Finally, I would like to thank you for choosing to lecture with us and wish you and your learners every success and happiness.

Dr. Tomás Mac EochagáinDirector of Academic Programmes / Stiúrthóir Acadúil

Tomás


GRIFFITH COLLEGE OVERVIEWGriffith College was founded in 1974, and since that time our students have consistently achieved excellence in their studies, securing prizes and awards in national and professional examinations. We achieve high standards of learning across our three campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick and are particularly proud of the international nature of our student body. Today, our annual student population is over 7,000.

The College provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes validated by Quality and Qualifications, Ireland (QQI). These programmes lead to recognised awards at levels 6 to 9 on Ireland’s National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Our wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are delivered across a number of faculties – Business and Graduate Business; Computing; Journalism and Media; Design (including Fashion); Music and Drama; Law, Education and many other collaborative and funded programmes. Griffith has extensive partnerships with industry and delivers many programmes with and through partners such as Windmill Lane Studies, Innopharma, ISME and more.

The College also prepares learners for a wide range of examinations leading to membership of professional bodies. These include the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Ireland (ICPAI) and the Law Society of Ireland. The College also offers a range of short courses and evening programmes. These courses offer great flexibility to upskill or increase an individual’s knowledge in a short space of time and are delivered by experts in their field.

As a Griffith College lecturer, you will be part of a team who strive for excellence in their teaching and aim to provide a high quality educational experience and service and a responsive learning environment.

This guide is designed as a support tool to bring you into this environment and teaching experience. It offers you a way in to working at Griffith and provides advice and guidance on lecturing at Griffith College.

Griffith College is a friendly place to work and there will be many individuals available to you to support and guide you through your first few days, weeks and lectures. This guide will introduce you to some of them and (we hope) will answer some of the initial questions you might have.

Good luck on your Griffith journey!


GrIffIth colleGe corkGriffith College was first established in Cork in 1998 with the School of Professional Accountancy. In June 2005, Griffith College Cork merged with Skerry’s College. Skerry’s College had been at the forefront of education in Cork since 1884.

Griffith College Cork runs a variety of both full-time and part-time, undergraduate programmes in Law, Business, Journalism, Computing Science and an MSc in Pharmaceutical Business Management as well as professional programmes in Law and Accountancy.

Griffith College Cork is strongly committed to the creation of a positive learning environment. This relaxed and productive atmosphere is achieved by developing a strong pastoral care ethos, evidenced by the open-door policy of lecturers, the operation of all lectures on a first-name basis, the provision of both written and oral feedback on formal and informal assignments, and the close, friendly working relationship between students and staff, all of which are based on a spirit of trust and collaboration.

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Room Locations

ACADEMICFACILITIESBUILDING

Basement

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Toilets

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AF101 Lecture Room

AF102 Lecture Room

AF103 Lecture Room

AF104 Lecture Room

AF105 International Office

Second Level

AF201 Auditorium

AF202 Auditorium

AF203 Auditorium

Conference Centre

Toilets

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AF301 Executive Training Room

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JS001 Computer Lab

JS002 Computer Lab

Gents Toilets

Ground Level

JS101 Computer Lab

Ladies Toilets

First Level

JS201 Project Room

MEAGHER BUILDING

Students’ Union

M001 Mac Lab

RICHMOND BUILDING

Ground Level

Photography Dark Rooms

R001 Radio Studio

R102 Media Publications Suite

R103 Sound Studio

R104 Off Air Radio Training Room

WELLINGTONBUILDING

Ground Level

W002 IT Office

W004 Computer Lab / Study Room

Printing Centre

First Level

W101 Computer Lab

W102 Computer Lab

W103 Computing Faculty

Ladies Toilets

Second Level

W201 Lecture Room

W202 Lecture Room

Gents Toilets

A BLOCK

Ground Level

A001 Sewing Room

A004 Fashion Room

A007 Lecture Room

A009 Lecture Room

A010 Lecture Room

A011 Lecture Room

Reception

Ladies Toilet

First Level

A101 Fashion Room

A104 Lecture Room

A107 Lecture Room

A108 Lecture Room

A109 Graduate Business School

A111 Journalism Faculty

Gents Toilets

Student Lockers

Second Level

Library

A207 Lecture Room

B BLOCK

Ground Level

B001 Music Room

B003 LSMD Office

B004 Music Room

B004A Music Room

B005 Music Room

B006 Music Room

B007 Music Room

B009 CAPA Resident Director

B012 Gym

Ladies Changing Room& Toilets

Gents Changing Room & Toilets

C BLOCK

Ground Level

C002 Lecture Room

C005 Design Faculty

C006 Design Studio

C007 CAD Lab

C008 Lecture Room

C009 Lecture Room

C010 Lecture Room

C011 Lecture Room

C012 Griffith Institute of Language

C013 Springboard Office

D BLOCK

Ground Level

D004 Studio D

D005 School of Professional Accountancy

D006 Accounts Office

D009 Meeting Room

Ladies Toilets

D011 Short Courses

D013 Admissions

D014 Lecture Room

D015 Lecture Room

D016 Lecture Room

Gents & Disabled Toilets

First Level

D105 Business Faculty

D107 Lecture Room

D108 PA to President

D109 E-Learning Suite

Gents Toilets

D113 Lecture Room

D114 Lecture Room

D114A Lecture Room

D115 Lecture Room

D116 Lecture Room

D117 D.I.F.C

D118 D.I.F.C

D119 D.I.F.C

Second Level

D204 Law Faculty

D207 Lecture Room

D209 Academic Student Services

Ladies Toilets

D213 Lecture Room

D214 Lecture Room

D215 Lecture Room

D216 Lecture Room

Ladies Toilets

E BLOCK

Ground Level

E001 Lecture Room

E002 Lecture Room

E003 Lecture Room

E004 CAPA Student Services

GHR AACCOMMODATIONBLOCK 1

Second Floor

Accommodation Office

Third Floor

GHR A 301 Classroom

GHR A 302 Editing Suite

Fourth Floor

GHR A 401 Classroom

GHR BACCOMMODATIONBLOCK 2

Second Floor

GHR B 201 Classroom

Third Floor

GHR B 301 Classroom

GHR B 302 Classroom

Fourth Floor

GHR B 401 Classroom

ACADEMIC FACILITIES BUILDING

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Our large 7 acre campus is home to over 7,000 students and is ideally located with a wide range of facilities and amenities.

LIBRARY

JAMES STEPHENS BUILDING

SECURITY

DANIEL O’CONNELL BUILDING

WELLINGTONBUILDING

RECEPTION

fIndInG your Way around GrIffIth colleGe dublIn (scr)Griffith College Dublin (SCR)* is a seven acre campus and has a number of buildings, many of which are of considerable historical significance. These buildings have been carefully renovated to meet the educational and social requirements of the College. Depending on the particular course you are teaching you will be using one or more of the following buildings (also see the campus map on the following page) :

Code Name of Building Purpose

A Arthur Griffith Reception

Library / lecture theatres

Journalism Faculty

AF Academic FacilitiesBuilding

Bar / restaurant

Auditorium

Classrooms

Corporate Suite

B B Block Lecturers' Room (B008)

Lecturers' Lockers

Leinster School of Music & Drama

Fitness Room

C C Block Design Faculty

Lecture rooms

D Daniel O’Connell Lecture rooms/ Student Services/ Business Faculty / Graduate Business Faculty/ Law Faculty/ School of Professional Accountancy/ Registration/ Admissions/ Accounts/ Examinations

E Griffith Institute of Language

G Griffith Halls

of Residence

Accommodation Block 1

Accommodation Block 2

Accommodation Office

JS James Stephens Computer laboratories

Lecture rooms

M Meagher Students’ Union

R Richmond Photography, Sound, Radio Studios

W Wellington IT Services and Lecture rooms

*South Circular Road


Understanding Room Names: The naming convention we adopt will tell you the building, floor and number of each room and is very easy to follow:

Room Name Building Floor

A004 A – Arthur Griffith Ground – 0

AF103 Academic Facilities

Building

First – 1

D213 D – Daniel O’Connell Second – 2

Please see www.griffith.ie/maps for more

Established in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland’s largest independent third level institution with over 7,000 students at its campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.

Griffith College, situated along the scenic banks of the Grand Canal, a short walk from St. Stephen’s Green.

Griffith College Dublin,South Circular Road, Dublin 8t +353 1 415 [email protected]

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Griffith CollegeCampus Map

Griffith College is situated along the scenic banks of the Grand Canal, a short walk from St. Stephen’s Green.

GrIffIth colleGe dublIn (Wolfe tone st)Griffith College has a new campus at 25 Wolfe Tone St, Dublin 1. This campus is an exciting development in the Griffith College educational infrastructure and will be in use from August 2018.

Comprising of 14,000+ sq ft this state of the art facility features:

• More than 15 rooms

• Ubicast enabled technology for streaming of lectures

• Newly refurbished modern canteen

• 30 Seater Computer Lab

• Accessible via the Luas Red Line (5 minutes from the Jervis Stop) and numerousDublin Buses from O’Connell Street

• Car parking available in 2 locations: Park Rite (Parnell Centre) and APCOAJervis Street

• All local amenities one would expect from being centrally located in town

• Contact phone number: 01-4150450

Please see www.griffith.ie/maps for more


GrIffIth colleGe lImerIckThe Griffith College Limerick (GCL) campus is based on O’Connell Avenue in Limerick City- a short walk from the main train and bus station. Griffith College Limerick was established originally as the Mid-West Business Institute (MWBI) in 1988 and was integrated into Griffith College in 2006. The college was originally located in Upper William Street and relocated to its current position in 2013.

At the Limerick Campus professional and academic courses are available in Accounting and Finance, Business, Engineering, Computing and Information Technology, Hospitality Management, Administration, among others.

GCL’s validating partners include:

• Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

• The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)• Edinburgh Business School / Heriot Watt University• Business, Technology & Education Council (BTEC)

• Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)

GCL works with a range of companies in the Mid-West region providing training and education to employees, both in-house and off-site. These include validated and bespoke programmes in a wide range of disciplines.

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mazemapMaze map is a ground breaking app which will modernise the experience of our learners' and lecturers' while on campus. Each building has been recreated enabling users to use their mobile to guide them to specific rooms.

The following benefits will be available from the app:

• Way finding

• Indoor maps

• Indoor positioning

• Points of Interest noted specifically on the map for key learner and lecturer dates suchas exam venues

Full details on accessing this app are available at: www.griffith.ie/maps

Griffith coLLeGe Lecturer's Guide

key people to knoW In GrIffIth colleGe

Faculty/Department Name(s) & Contact Number Room

President of the College Professor Diarmuid Hegarty (ext. 475) D111

Director of Academic Programmes Dr Tomás MacEochagáin (ext. 447) D212

Head of Academic Programmes Eamonn Nolan (ext. 427) D012

Head of Administration Ailish Finucane (ext. 486) D208

Head of Short Courses Edel Irvine (ext. 385) D011

International Office Kevin Geoghegan - Director (ext. 453) AF105

Head of Marketing Steven Roberts (ext. 412) D011

Human Resource Manager Rabia Mirza (ext. 498) D016

Learner Support Orla Butler (ext. 376) C013

Quality Assurance and Enhancement Officer

Jack Leahy (ext. 434) D209

Griffith College Cork Jim Daly - Head (021 - 4507027)Noel Daly - Deputy Head (021 - 4507251) Reception – Christine (021 - 4507027) Academic Administration – [email protected] Library – [email protected] Support – [email protected] – 087 701 0800

Cork Campus

Griffith College Limerick Kevin O’Sullivan – Director (061 - 310031)Reception - Fiona (061 - 310031)Academic Administration - [email protected] / Springboard- [email protected] Support - [email protected]

Limerick Campus

Head of Faculty Business Seamus Fitzpatrick (ext. 452) D100

Computing Dr Waseem Akhtar (ext. 363) W104

Design Deirdre Doherty (ext. 441) C003

Graduate Business School

Áine McManus (ext. 409)Eilis O’Leary (ext. 484)

D105

Journalism & Media Dr Níall Meehan (ext. 457) D101

Law Karen Sutton (ext. 372) D203

LSMD Karen Casey (ext. 466) D003

Professional Accountancy

Ann Donegan (ext. 471 D003

Teaching and Learning Dr Orla Hanratty (ext. 309) D208

Griffith ColleGe leCturer's Guide

Faculty/Department Name(s) & Contact Number Room

Digital Learning Department Alice Childs, Learning Technologist Manager (ext. 312)Greg O’Brien, Learning Technologist (ext. 468)

D205

IT John Molohan - Head of IT (ext. 366) W001

IT Support [email protected] or ext. 499 (Dublin campus)

W002

Library Staff Rob McKenna - Head Librarian (ext. 492)

Dimphne Ní Bhraonáin (ext. 490)

Patricia Kelly (ext. 490)

A Block

2nd Floor

Careers Officer Emma Flynn (ext. 436) D202

Careers Advisor and Placement Officer

Seán Martin (ext. 410) C013

Printing Facilities John Whearity (ext. 496)Email: [email protected]

B012

Accounts Katherine Sheehan (ext. 481) D006

Security Liam Atkins Security Supervisor01-4150495 (external), Ext. 495 (internal)

086-8182370

087-2711948

Email: [email protected]

Main Entrance Gate

Campus Services Manager Alan Wright (0877478912) Facilities Office

Student Accommodation Paul Smith (ext. 380) GHRA 201

Students Union Manager Paul Walsh (ext. 497) Meaghar Building

Student Counselling Service Email: [email protected] 1521511(opening hours for support 09:00 to 17:00)

Staff can access the counselling team through the HR Manager

For Samaritans support Freephone: 116 123

Off Campus

Head of ReceptionTo contact Reception directly

Deirdre Counihan (ext. 405)Dial 401, 402, 403, 404 or 405

Reception

You can also use the College Directory at https://directory.griffith.ie/


GettInG started Lecturer InductionAt the beginning of each semester, there will be a Lecturer Induction session for new lecturers. These sessions will cover some of the basics to getting started as a lecturer at Griffith College such as getting set up with Moodle pages and an introduction to the teaching and learning supports. You will also be informed of where the library, Arthur's restaurant, lecturer room and staff kitchen are and where other important resources are located.

Information Technology

EmailYou will be set up with a college email address for use when communicating with learners and fellow members of staff. Once your Faculty Administrator has registered you as a lecturer you will receive an email with your sign on details. Griffith email is part of our single sign on platform so these same details will be used to login to PCs and to access Moodle (our VLE).

Your email address will be formatted as: [email protected].

As a lecturer, you will find that most of your communication, at least initially, will be with your Head of Faculty, Year Head and Faculty Administrator. They can be contacted by e-mail using the following addressing convention: [email protected] (e.g. [email protected]).

In May 2018, Griffith College adopted a college wide policy for all staff to use their @griffith.ie email address for all college related communications. We aim to safeguard our learners, lecturers and the College and by doing this, it helps ensure we are in line with the EU-GDPR legislation.

You can go to www.griffith.ie/email for more information on getting started.

1) Get set-up to use the Printer/Photocopier in the Lecturers room, B008. You can get set-up for a unique pin & password by emailing your request to the IT Helpdesk: [email protected]

2) Get set-up to use Papercut, the cloud based printing solution that the students use. This will allow you to print/photocopy at any of the Library printers in the main block or the printers on the ground floor of the Wellington building. You can also print Office documents or Pdfs from your own devices via Papercut Web Print. You can get set-up for this by asking your faculty for an account to be set up. Please bear in mind that printer usage is monitored, the above solutions are not a replacement for the Colleges bulk print/copy solution provided by John and Thomo in the Printroom

Wifi in the College Lecturers should connect to the Eduroam WiFi network. This network uses your Single Sign On details for logging in ([email protected]). Once signed in you can then automatically use Eduroam at nearly all national and international 3rd level institutes.

The easiest way to do this is to use the automatic configuration tool available here: https://cat.eduroam.org/

A WiFi network for non-academic visitors and guests is available called GC-Guest-WiFi. It will require a new password which will change periodically. Please email helpdesk@ griffith.ie for access details to the guest WiFi network.

For more information on this, please access http://griffith.ie/wifi

PrintroomThe Printroom is a valuable resource available to you. John and Thomo have worked here for many years and are always on hand to help you with the photocopying of course materials (bulk only); acetate copying collating, stapling, binding etc. It is important to note that you need to give 3 days notice for all printing and 5 days for any bulk printing. Please also ensure that your copies are ‘clean’ copies free of black line margins etc. The printroom is located in B012 and can be reached via email at [email protected].

Printing small amounts – advice from IT

There are two options for doing small prints:


Lecturers' Room The lecturers’ room is a nice space to relax and meet colleagues and to work. There are PCs, printer and copier in this room. The lecturers’ room is located at B008 on the Dublin SCR campus. Ask reception for the Access Code.

LockersThere are lockers available on campus for use by part-time lecturers. There are a limited amount available and so these are allocated on a first come first served basis. Please contact your Faculty Office for further information.

Staff KitchenThe staff kitchen is also another facility available to you on the main Griffith College Dublin campus. It is located in D block. There is hot water, filtered water, a fridge, microwave and other facilities for you to use. You will need to ask reception for the Access code.

Gym and Changing RoomA gym is available to you on campus. This is located in B block. There are a variety of machines available to you from treadmills to weights and other gym equipment. This room is used by both staff and students and is located beside the changing/shower room. You will need a door code to access both the gym and the changing room. Please contact Reception for this access code.

ParkingAs a lecturer at Griffith College Dublin SCR you can avail of free parking on site and must display a parking disc. Please contact security at [email protected] to request a parking permit application form.

In your Faculty…Your Faculty will be the first port of call for many queries and the Programme Director is an important contact for you. Each programme has a designated Programme Director. Your Head of Faculty will give you the name of relevant Programme Directors for you.Each faculty also has a Faculty Administrator (FA). Your Head of Faculty or Programme Director will give you contact details for relevant FAs on programmes you are involved with.Each year of each programme also has a designated Year Head. Your Programme Director will give you Year Head details.In your Faculty you can also access whiteboard markers, whiteboard erasers and other teaching aids.

role and responsIbIlItIes of the lecturerAs a lecturer within the College, you are expected to provide your learners with:• A high quality teaching and learning experience• Relevant preparation for the programme, module and assessment they will

engage in• Support with their learning needs and difficulties in a way that is:○ Open, honest and professional○ Supportive and welcoming○ Challenging and informative• Appropriate teaching methods and technologies used in each session• Well-structured, cohesive and professionally delivered learning• Timely and appropriate feedback• A teaching and learning experience that has academic integrity at its core

Professional Etiquette• Lecturers and learners are expected to interact and communicate in a

professional and appropriate manner. This includes face to face, online and emailinteractions.

To ensure that these responsibilities are met, we ask that you:

1. Find time to meet the Faculty Administrator, Programme Director and Head of Faculty- these three individuals are important contact points for you as a lecturer at Griffith College

2. Familiarise yourself with your lecturing timetable and room location3. Ensure you are familiar with your Programme Document and Approved

Programme Schedule4. Provide your Faculty Administrator with a short bio and professional picture for

inclusion on college website (for example see www.griffith.ie/people/ruairi-murphy)5. Prepare for your module (produce module handbook, assessment briefs etc and make

resources available to learners via Moodle)6. Produce draft examination papers, where applicable, in advance of the semester and no

later than the first week of the semester7. Manage your Module Assessment Strategy including repeat Assessment and grading for

August sittings8. Attend and participate in Faculty and Programme Meetings9. Ensure you keep learner information safe and secure –please see the section on GDPR later

in this booklet10. Treat learners and colleagues with professionalism and respect11. Represent the best interests of your colleagues and Griffith College as a whole when

dealing with learners and/or the public12. Discuss any issues as they arise with your Programme Director13. Attend to all module and programme administration in a timely and professional manner14. Familiarise yourself with Griffith College regulations15. Complete Lecturer Module Report each semester which feeds into Annual Programme

Review.


proGramme documentThe first and most important piece of information you need to be familiar with for your module is the Programme Document.

All QQI awarded programmes will have a QQI validated programme document. It is essential that you become familiar with this document, specifically the role of your module(s) in the programme(s) you teach on. The Programme Director will be able to send you a soft copy of this.

All programme documents will have:

• Programme learning outcomes (per QQI AwardStandards)

• Programme level (per National Framework ofQualifications)

• Approved Programme Schedule

• Teaching and Learning Strategy

• Programme Assessment Strategy• Module information which includes:

>Module Level and Stage>ECTS Credits attached to each module>Learner effort required (both direct contact and other)>Any pre/co requisite modules required>Module aims and objectives>Module learning outcomes>Module content and structure>Module teaching and learning strategy (including resources required)

>Module assessment strategy (including allocation of marks within moduleand details of continuous assessment and/or exams)>Comprehensive reading list

You need to familiarise yourself with this document and understand how your module, and your module learning outcomes and assessment strategy, fit into and align to the programme, to the programme learning outcomes and teaching and learning strategy.

module preparatIonUsing the Module Descriptor (found in relevant Programme Document) you must prepare the following (at a minimum) for each module you teach and distribute to learners at the beginning of the teaching semester:

• Module information for distribution to learners at the beginning of the teaching semesterto include, for example:

• Teaching Plan / Schedule• Resources for each session (i.e. PowerPoint Presentation; Preparatory Reading;

Case Studies; Interactive Activities etc.• Assignment briefs, marking criteria and assignment submission dates (see

guidance below under assessment strategy• Activity directions/sheets• Details of feedback• Details of Resubmission• Upload Resources onto Moodle (following teaching/plan schedule and reflective of

Module Handbook• Two exam papers, where applicable, to include marking schemes which must be

submitted to the Examinations Office in advance of the semester and no later thanthe 4th week of the semester.

Established in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland’s largest independent third level institution with over 7,000 students at its campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.

Griffith College, situated along the scenic banks of the Grand Canal, a short walk from St. Stephen’s Green.

Griffith College Dublin,South Circular Road, Dublin 8t +353 1 415 [email protected]

SOUTH CIRCULAR ROAD

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assessmentAn assessment strategy should reflect the learning generated in the module you are teaching. It should be fair and proportionate to the NFQ level and credit weighting of the module and the learner effort expected. It should also reflect the programme teaching, learning and assessment strategy. This is known as constructive alignment.

In setting out an assessment strategy, include an explanation of how the assessment tasks form part of the strategy. You are aiming to design an integrated assessment strategy that is aligned to module and programme outcomes, and is fit for purpose. It is a good idea to incorporate and apply elements of both formative and summative assessment and include marking criteria and a grading rubric. A good assessment strategy is also keenly aware of incorporating well timed and constructive formative feedback. Feedback is a critical and dynamic element of an assessment strategy that specifically supports and underpins student learning.

Quality Assurance and Enhancement InformationGriffith College reflect QQI policies in their QA Policies and Procedures, which can be found at Griffith.ie/QAE Policies. The following QA Policies, Procedures and forms are of significant relevance:

Policies and Procedures

• QAE D6• QAE E3• QAE E5• QAE E6• QAE E7• QAE E8• QAE E12• QAE E15• QAE F2• QAE J6

Supervision of Dissertation and ProjectsAssessment Submission, Approval and Correction Procedure Internal Review Procedure (examinations papers)Internal Moderation ProcedureProcedure for Extension on Deadlines (submission of Assignments) Procedure on Provision of Assessment feedback to Learners Assessment Control Procedures Appeals ProcedureLearner Feedback ProcedureAcademic Misconduct Procedure

Forms

• QAE EA4

• QAE EA5

• QAE EA6

• QAE EA7

• QAE EA12

• QAE EA13

• QAE GA4

Assignment Submission Sheet

Learner Assignment Cover Sheet

Component Mark Sheet

Assignment Feedback Sheet

Application for Extension of deadline – Submission of Assignments

Internal Moderator’s Report

Module Report – Lecturer Perspective

Important information contained in the above QAE Policies, Procedures and Forms:

• Assignment titles should be submitted to your Programme Director / Year Head for approvalbefore circulation to learners

• Assignment submission dates must be agreed with Programme Director / Year Head prior todistribution to learners.

• Learners must submit a completed Assignment Cover Sheet with their assignments (EA5).• When collecting assignments from learners you must record receipt of same on Assignment

Submission Sheet (EA4) or include the Moodle Submission Page as proof of receipt.Completed forms should be returned to your Faculty Administrator.

• All Assessment results must be recorded on the official Component Mark Sheet (EA6) providedby your Faculty Administrator. Completed CMS, together with graded assessments, must bereturned to your Faculty Administrator.

• You must give all learners written feedback on their assignments (ideally within 2 weeks).A copy of this feedback must also go to the Faculty Administrator (EA7).

• Learners wishing to apply for extensions on submission of assignments must discuss thiswith the module lecturer in the first instance and once agreement reached, apply usingthe Application for Extension on Deadline for Submission of Assessed Work (EA12) tothe Faculty Administrator.

• You must carry out QA checking procedures with your Faculty Administrator (E12).

• Be vigilant for any academic misconduct e.g. plagiarism, collusion, fraud, cheating (J6)

• Remember to complete your Module Report at the end of the semester (GA4)

Submission of Assignment TitlesIf your module is assessed by assignment, please read the following section in relation to the process of assignment title submission.


Two Assignment titles should be submitted to your Programme Director / Year Head for approval before being circulated to Learners and should contain the following information:

• Description of what is expected

• Weighting of assignment

• Learning outcomes being assessed

• Due Date - usually decided by Programme Director / Year Head in an effort to controllearner workload

• How to submit – e.g. Moodle

Where more than one lecturer is involved in the delivery of a module, a module Leader is normally appointed by the Programme Director. The Module Leader takes responsibility for the submission of Assignment Titles, and acts as liaison between all lecturers involved.

Submission of Examinations PapersIf your module is assessed by formal examinations, please read the following section in relation to the process of submitting examinations papers.

Two examinations papers with solutions and marking schemes should be prepared in advance of the teaching semester. One paper will be used for the semester sitting and the other will be used for the supplemental sitting which is normally held in August.

All examination papers together with solutions / marking schemes, examinations paper instruction sheet, and any additional material to be given to learners, must be internally reviewed prior to the submission to Examinations Office. Your Programme Director will provide you with the name and contact details of your Internal Reviewer. The Internal Reviewer must provide you with a completed Internal Reviewers Report (EA13).

On completion of the internal review process, you should submit the following to the Examinations Office via the Better Examinations portal no later than the 4th week of the semester:• Two Examinations Papers in separate word documents clearly labelled paper 1 and

paper 2

• Two Solutions / Marking Schemes in separate word documents clearly labelled paper 1and paper 2

• Completed Internal Reviewer Form

• Completed Examination Instruction Sheet containing: >Duration of Examination (2/3 hours)>Number of questions contained in paper> Number of questions to be attempted> Details of any compulsory questions to be attempted> Learning Outcomes being assessed> Weighting of examination> Any additional material to be attached to paper> Use of any additional stationery such as calculators/ graph paper

Where more than one lecturer is involved in the delivery of a module, a module Leader is normally appointed by the Programme Director. The Module Leader takes responsibility for the submission of examinations papers, and acts as liaison with all lecturers involved.

What is BetterExaminations?BetterExaminations is a safe and secure online administration system to deal with the process of examinations papers from creation to approval. The system allows:

• Access to relevant examinations paper related forms and templates

• Uploading and sharing of draft examination papers between lecturers involved in a securemanner prior to submission

• Online submission of completed examinations papers, marking schemes and relevantdocumentation to Examinations Office

• Viewing of examinations papers by External Examiners

• Sharing of feedback received from External Examiners

• Communication between Lecturers and External Examiners, when necessary.

• Viewing of final examinations papers which have been approved by External Examiners.

How do I get access to the BetterExaminations SystemTo gain access to the system, go to griffith.betterexaminations.com To login in simply use your Griffith College email address and password. Once logged in, you will have access to the system. Please note that the system will only allow you to upload and view material relating to your module. If you do not have access to your module, please check that your Faculty Administrator has linked you to your module in Scholar.


A video on how the system works will be available by the end of January 2019. Any queries on this system can be addressed to Karl O’Reilly or Ailish Finucane in the Exams Office.

Attendance at ExaminationsExaminations Timetables, showing the date and time of all examinations are normally released in week 6 of each semester and can be found on your faculty Moodle page. The Examinations venues are posted daily on noticeboards across the college and are available at Reception. You are expected to attend the 1st 30 minutes of examinations relating to your module and leave a number where you can be contacted for the duration of the examination.

The purpose of this is to:

• Check the final paper for irregularities/ errors. If any irregularities or errors are found: > Contact the Chief Invigilator, who will make any necessary announcements and inform the Examinations Office.

>You should not make the announcement yourself unless you have checked with the Chief Invigilator

• Deal with any queries learners may have

> Be as clear as possible in answering queries

>Be careful of any leading questions which may give a learner an advantage

Make sure you visit all Learner venues – check with invigilator for this information

assessment GradInGAssignmentsFor specific information on the procedures for grading assignments and providing feedback, please consult with your Programme Director.

Examinations scripts • Collection & Return of Scripts

> Exam Scripts should to be collected from your Faculty Administrator within24 hours of examinations taking place> Make sure you have the most up to date exam paper and marking scheme> Reviewed scripts should be returned to your Faculty Administrator within 5working days of examinations taking place

• Grading of scripts

> When grading scripts, please use a red pen to ensure that both comments and marksare easily visible.> All examinations papers are marked out of 100%> Remember to complete the rubric on front cover and check your calculations> Examinations scripts may be viewed by the learner and the External Examiner. Withthis in mind:

- Be sure to follow the approved Marking Scheme- Comments should be respectful and relevant- Marks should be placed in the right hand margin of the page

Submission of Assessment resultsRecording of resultsAll assessment results must be recorded on the official Component Mark Sheet (CMS) which will have been sent to you by your Faculty Administrator. The CMS is an excel sheet containing a list of registered learners. If a learner's details do not appear on the CMS, enter the details into sheet named “additional students”. The CMS for Assignments and Examinations differs slightly.

Assignment CMS:

• Shows the learner details under student number and name.

• The weighting of the assignment must be entered into the CMS

• Each assignment mark regardless of weighting must be entered as a percentage


• If there is more than one assignment mark on the CMS, the CMS will calculate the overalltotal (assignment weightings must be entered for this to work)

Things to note:

• If a learner’s details do not appear on the CMS, add them in to the additional sheet

Examinations CMS:• Shows the learner details under Examinations Number and does not show a name.

• Mark achieved for each question should be entered

• Question numbers should be entered

• CMS will calculate overall total out of 100%

Please contact your Faculty Administrator for any queries relating to the CMS and how they work.

Return of AssessmentsAll reviewed assessments must be returned to your Faculty Administrator, together with the completed CMS.

Your Faculty Administrator will arrange to carry out a checking procedure to ensure:

• The CMS has been completed correctly

• The number of returned assessments corresponds with the number of signatures on theAssignment Submission Sheet/Moodle Record Sheet (referred to under Quality Assuranceand Enhancement section)

• The number of results entered on the CMS corresponds with the number of assessmentsreturned

Once this checking procedure has been carried out, results will be entered into the College Learner Database in preparation for the Examinations Boards

Attendance at Review and Exam BoardsThe Examinations Office sets dates for the Examination Board in agreement with the College, External Examiners and the relevant validating body. Examinations Board meetings are normally held twice a year, in June and September, with a review board being held in

February to deal with the release of provisional results from semester 1. The exact date and time of Examinations Boards relating to your module will be communicated to you by your faculty. As a lecturer, you are invited to attend the Examinations Boards relevant to the module you are delivering.

The purpose of the Examinations Boards are to:

• Confirm results provisionally released by the Review Board

• Confirm that the assessment of learners has been conducted in accordance with theassessment regulations contained in the definitive programme document and any relevantpolicies and procedures set down by the validating body

• Receive and consider all reviewed assessment work and either agree them as accurateand appropriate, or require further work to be undertaken before they can be accepted assatisfactory

• Consider any matter concerning learner assessment brought to its attention by a memberof the Examinations Board

• Fully examine and discuss any mitigating circumstances put forward

• Determine learner progression on the programme and, where appropriate, the confermentof an award of the relevant validating body

•Make decisions on borderline award classifications

It also gives the External Examiner the opportunity to meet with the lecturing team and discuss their module and form of assessment.

Assessment results are released to learners after each Examinations Board.

Appeals/ Learner Review and Rechecks

AppealsFollowing decisions made at Examinations Boards, learners may request an appeal of the results. In these cases, learners should be referred to the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Office, who will assist the learner with their query/request. For further details on the College’s appeal procedures, please refer to QAE E15 in the College QAE Manual

Learner Review Learners are afforded the opportunity of discussing their assessment results with their lecturer(s). Such consultations or review feedback meetings are aimed at giving guidance to improvements to future performance, and can be very beneficial for revision and repeat


preparation. Such requests are made directly to the Faculty Office within 10 days of the release of results. Should a learner request of review of assessment relating to your module, your Programme Administrator will contact you to arrange a suitable time.

Recheck of results – AdministrativeA re-check refers to the operation of checking the administrative recording and addition of marks and that all attempted parts of the assessment were marked and that no computational error occurred during the marking process or in the transfer of marks to the CMS or database; it does not involve any review of assessment performance or the merit of the mark awarded.

Annual Programme Review Your Programme Director will write an Annual Programme Review (APR) which will include feedback from you and your programme team. This is an important process for enhancing teaching and learning. Your Programme Director will share the APR with you.

Other informal methods of participating and communicating with the faculty are encouraged. Regular contact with your Year Head, Programme Director, Head of Faculty and Faculty Administrator is encouraged.

proGramme/faculty partIcIpatIonYour input is valuable in terms of monitoring learner performance and development. The formal mechanisms in place to facilitate your input include:

• Faculty meetings

• Course/programme meetings

• Module report form

• Internal moderation of assessments

• Exam boards

You are a valuable member of the teaching team in your Faculty and in Griffith College so please do ensure you attend faculty and programme meetings. The Head of Faculty and Programme Director will not ask you to attend unless it is necessary and requires your input.

It might be useful to note that the lecturing hourly payment rate has been formulated to take account of the various duties that will be required of you.

These include:

• Module preparation (including researching current and relevant case studies, pedagogicaltools, academic theories, relevant and up to date reading lists, developing presentation and/orlecture notes)

• Module delivery (including class attendance, uploading notes, links etc to Moodle and ensuringthese are up to date and relevant to this class cohort)

• Module assessment (setting assignments and exams, checking for plagiarism as well asmarking CAs/exams and submitting marks to CA and to learners)

• Learner feedback

• Second marking

• Availability outside of scheduled teaching times to answer learner questions online via Moodleor email

• Physical availability, by prior appointment, to meet learners outside of scheduled teachingtimes

• Physical availability to attend faculty and programme meetings

• The lecturing hourly payment rate has been set at a value to compensate whether teachinghours are offered in weekdays, evenings, at weekends or on public holidays (whether onequivalent programmes to those offered during the day or not).


european credIt transfer system (ects)Griffith College uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) whereby “ECTS credits express the volume of learning based on the defined learning outcomes and their associated workload” (European Union, 2015, p.10).

The programme uses the general estimate of 25 hours per ECTS credit. This is divided in terms of direct contact, lectures, and learner effort in independent learning, study, and research, and work on assignments. The allocation of hours within each unit varies according to the nature of the content, teaching, learning and assessment involved. These allocations are reflected in the proposed programme schedule.

In deciding the credits for the module, the programme team will have assessed the workload involved in achieving the defined learning outcomes.

“It should be recognised that this represents the typical workload and that for individual learners the actual time to achieve the learning outcomes will vary” (European Union, 2015, p.10).

ECTS aid learner mobility and provide transparency on the volume of learning based on defined learning outcomes and their associated workload. ECTS credits also provide transparent benchmarking of the College’s programmes against other programmes in Ireland and Europe and in so doing they ensure consistency of learner effort for credits as well as usefully facilitating access, transfer, and progression for learners within and across higher education institutions.

The progress of each learner cohort at Griffith College is continuously monitored by the faculty (e.g. programme director, lecturers, learner representative) enabling gaps or weaknesses to be addressed by providing additional tuition, handouts, or online support materials as required.

academIc InteGrIty

Academic integrity and honesty are core values of Griffith College and staff work hard at building a culture that values and supports good academic conduct.

Academic integrity and honesty are fundamental to teaching and learning and academic staff should lead by example in this- acting as role models by providing examples of good practice in academic integrity.

This involves acknowledging appropriately the works, designs, ideas and words of others in their teaching and research as well as operating processes for preventing, identifying, investigating and responding to unacceptable academic practice.

Often academic misconduct is considered as plagiarism by learners but it is much broader than this. It can include lecturers not appropriately crediting or citing others' work in their lecture notes, PowerPoint slides or in lectures. It can include loading entire books to Moodle as well as ‘borrowing’ images from Google. Academic Staff are in a position of authority and need to lead by example demonstrating to others the importance of crediting the work of others.

Griffith College takes all instance of academic misconduct (by lecturers and by learners) very seriously and find any form of academic misconduct by lecturers or learners unacceptable.

The Library as well as the Faculty of Teaching and Learning supports at Griffith are available to you if you have any questions on citing or crediting the work of others.

Further information on the policies and procedures surrounding academic misconduct can be found in Griffith College’s Quality Assurance and Enhancement Manual in section QA J6 Academic Misconduct Procedure.


Supporting You with Teaching and LearningThe Faculty of Teaching and Learning consists of Dr Orla Hanratty, Mary O'Driscoll and Lauren Guy as well as associate colleagues. Griffith College is keenly aware of the huge responsibility and challenges associated with ensuring your learners get the best possible learning experience. For this reason, in addition to the faculty support you receive, the College is proud to sponsor all lecturers (both full and part-time) in completing a professional teaching qualification.

The Faculty of Teaching and Learning runs the Certificate in Education, Learning and Development (20 ECTS). This programme runs in each of the three Griffith campuses. Graduates (lecturers) from this programme may continue on and complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Learning and Development (60 ECTS) or MA in Education, Learning and Development (90 ECTS).

These postgraduate programmes have been designed to create a collaborative, reflective community of practitioners, in a structured and flexible manner. They offer an opportunity for you to build on your existing skills, competencies, and share your practice whilst also being introduced to contemporary research, support tools and resources.

For more information on the Education, Learning and Development programmes please go to https://www.griffith.ie/faculties/teaching-and-learning/courses. You can also contact the Programme Director Mary O'Driscoll ([email protected]) or Faculty Administrator Lauren Guy ([email protected]) for further information.

The Faculty of Teaching and Learning also organises workshops, one-to-one or small group clinics and provides support on teaching, learning and assessment throughout the academic year. Information on these will be provided via email, on the Teaching and Learning Moodle page and from your Faculty. It is also valuable to consult the Griffith College Learner Handbook 2018-2019 (https://issuu.com/webgcd/docs/gc_learner_handbook_1819) which is given to all learners. We welcome your comments and queries to inform us on how best to support your professional development in teaching, learning and assessment. Please contact Orla Hanratty at: [email protected] to discuss.

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Learning Support for learners with disabilitiesHere at Griffith College, we are committed to maintaining a supportive inclusive environment within which learners can reach their educational potential.

The Learning Support Office works with learners and staff to promote a positive and successful learning experience for learners with disabilities and specific learning difficulties. A range of supports are available, including:

• Needs assessment - Confidential meeting to assess learning needs and the learner’s accompanying documentation in order to agree the appropriate supports that may be required.

• Reasonable accommodations - Reasonable accommodations aim to remove the impact of a disability within the learning environment, so that learners can demonstrate their full level of academic potential. Examples include: spelling and grammar waiver, additional time, scribe and reader support and low distraction venues during examinations.

• Invitations to key skills workshops – Topics include time management, planning for success in assessments and exam revision techniques.

• One to one support meetings

Please note: Early disclosure of disabilities (ideally at admission stage) is vital to allow for the necessary supports to be agreed and put in place from the beginning of the learning journey.

The Learning Support service operates Monday – Wednesdays throughout the academic year. Please get in touch by:

Email: [email protected] Phone: + 353 1 416 3376 Office location: E002, Dublin campus.

dIGItal learnInG department The Digital Learning Department at Griffith is comprised of Alice and Greg and they are on hand to help and support you in your use of technology enabled teaching and learning.

Alice and Greg can help you create e-lectures in the eLearning labs, support you in setting up your Moodle pages and help you incorporate technology enabled learning into your module delivery. They can also show you how to use Zoom which is a cloud based conferencing software that facilitates face to face meetings amongst those in different geographical locations.

A Special word for MoodleMoodle is Griffith College’s virtual learning environment. Lecturers place lecturer notes, presentations, web-links, make announcements and receive assignments through Moodle. Moodle has extensive functionality and can also be used for many other teaching and learning initiatives such as discussion forums, results release and the delivery of learner feedback. Moodle is a very useful resource which supports classroom and face to face contact with learners. This combination of face to face contact supported by a virtual learning environment is known as ‘blended learning’. Griffith makes extensive use of Moodle and one of the first things you will do at Griffith at the Lecturer Induction session is set up your Moodle page.

SupportThe Digital Learning Department offers one on one support as well as group training for all forms of digital learning. They run workshops throughout the year which you can attend and you can also phone or email them with any query you might have.

Alice and Greg are available for any queries at the contact details above.

Learning Technologist Manager [email protected]

Learning [email protected]

Alice Childs (ext. 312) Greg O’Brien (ext. 468)


GrIffIth colleGe harvard referencInG Griffith College uses a Harvard Referencing system as well as the OSCOLA system for the Law Faculty.

These are a two part referencing systems which require that you cite your source in text as well as alphabetically at the end of text. The library has various resources available, from textbooks and online resources, to face-to-face tutorials and training sessions.

To help you along a little Griffith College Library has generated this sample list of the Harvard referencing system:

Book Jones, S. (2011) Criminology. 4th edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Journal articleKenyon, A.T. and Majoribanks, T. (2008) ‘The Future of “Responsible Journalism”’. Journalism Practice, 2(3), pp. 372-385. DOI: 10.1080/17512780802281107

WebsiteMonbiot, G. (2018) Contrary to Reason. Available at:www.monbiot.com/2018/03/09/contrary-to-reason/ (Accessed: 15 April 2018).

NewspaperChadwick, P. (2018) ‘Don’t Let Data Protection Undermine Journalism’. The Guardian, 10 Jun. Available at: www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jun/10/data-protection-press-freedom (Accessed: 11 June 2018, 15:30).

ImageWidener, J. (1989) Tank Man [photograph]. Available at: http://100photos.time.com/photos/jeff-widener-tank-man (Accessed: 31 October 2015).

FilmSpotlight (2016) Directed by Tom McCarthy [film]. United States: Open Road Films.

The library also has a longer guide to referencing which can be accessed through the website, Moodle pages and also at the library desk.

lIbrary Griffith College Library aims to assist learners and lecturers to get the best out of their time in college. We have branches in Dublin, Cork, and Limerick and provide information in many formats from printed textbooks through to online databases and books, downloadable eBooks, and various formats of multimedia.

It is the library’s policy to make as many of our services available online as possible to facilitate part-time students, lifelong learning, and students wishing to work from home. We also operate an inter-library loan service both between our own libraries, as well as sourcing reference material from other institutions for staff and student independent research.

We have Wi-Fi throughout, PCs, power for laptops and devices and scanner/printer/copiers facilities. A group study space and research room are also available on site. We also have laptops, projectors, and various other multimedia equipment available for short term use. There is also a collaborative space available in the library, which aims to promote research and learning for staff and students.

We deliver workshops and tutorials on doing research both in class within your modules and in the library. Learning to use an academic library and negotiating the world of knowledge are key skills for the 21st century learner and we look forward to helping you and your learners on that journey.

The library has Moodle pages and here you as well as your learners can access a wide range of supports including Academic Writing and Research Skills.

E-LibraryThe library has a number of online resources available, providing support for both on-site and off-site access. There are several academic databases, covering subjects such as law, business, journalism, and design. These include peer-reviewed journals and market research reports, to newspaper archives and legal research databases. Furthermore there are a number of eBooks available on various platforms such as Dawsonera and Ebsco eBooks, available for download or to read online.

You can go to https://www.griffith.ie/offices/library/faqs for more information on the library at Griffith College. Please do remember that the library staff are always happy to assist you with any queries you may have. If you wish to make an appointment for one to one guidance or to arrange a group workshop please contact Dimphne Ní Bhraonáin at [email protected]


It support- meet the team

Joseph Byrne James Howley

Slav Razuvanov

Paul Finegan

Anthony McGovern

hoW can I Get support? dublin cork limerick

Phone: 01-4150499


Walk-in: W001, Wellington Building

Phone: 021-4507027


Walk-in: main reception

Phone: 061-310031


Walk-in: main reception

When can I Get support?dublin cork limerick

Monday to Friday 08:30 – 19:00 (all year)

Saturday & Sunday 09:30 – 16:30 (during main academic terms).

Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17.30 (all year)

Tuesdays & Fridays 09:00 – 17:30 (all year)

If you need assistance contact us as above or stop any of us on campus and we’ll be glad to help.


What to do When thInGs don’t WorkWe all know what it’s like to arrive in a lecture room and the projector won’t switch on, or the bulb is broken or you don’t have the computer log-in or correct username and password. At Griffith we do try and ensure that everything is up to scratch and working efficiently but every now and again things won’t go so smoothly.

The previous pages detail what to expect at a computer point and show you the two different types of integrated/ non-integrated monitors and lectern controls you may encounter. You will be able to log in to these using the Single Sign on username and password you will have received when you start at Griffith. If you run into any problems with this or something is not working for you in relation to the computer or projector or any IT issues, contact IT Support at 01-4150499 or from an internal phone ext. 499 or email: [email protected].

Contact IT Support directly dial 499

For non-IT issues such as a broken light bulb or the blinds won’t pull down or anything related to facilities, your first port of call when this happens is Reception. Deirdre, Jackie and the Reception Team will contact the relevant individual for you. They can be reached at ext. 401, 402, 403, 404 or 405 from an internal phone or 01-4150401, 4150402 etc. from an external phone.


GuIdelInes on learner etIquetteGriffith College lecturing staff have put together a simple list of learner etiquette that you might find useful to help manage your classroom.

The following outlines the suggested minimum standards required for learner etiquette at Griffith College:

• All learner mobile phones must be switched to ‘silent’ mode or switched off duringlectures and may not be used or viewed during lectures. They may not be out on thedesk. If a learner is expecting an urgent call, they may discuss this with you prior to thecommencement of the lecture to see if a special dispensation can be made.

• Learners should not use computers for anything other than note taking or as directedby the lecturer.

• Learners are prohibited from recording lectures or any staff or student activity oncampus unless special permission has been granted for this.

• Learners should avoid interrupting other students. If a learner disagrees with theopinion of another, this should be expressed politely without the raising of voices orthe use of derogatory language.

• Although some lecturers may permit learners to eat a snack in lectures, they shouldnot eat meals or any noisy foods during lectures.

• Learners should not arrive to lectures late. Late arrival disturbs others and the lecturer.In the exceptional case that a learner arrives late, he or she should apologise andrequest the permission of the lecturer to join the lecture late. If granted permission heor she should sit where he or she will not disturb or distract other students and shouldnot expect a lecturer to repeat information missed.

• Learners should use their @student.griffith.ie email address to contact you.

• All emails between learners and academic/administrative staff of the College shouldbe professional, courteous, respectful and polite in nature. There should be anappropriate salutation (e.g. Dear Mary/ Hi Dr. Murphy) and care should be taken withgrammar, spelling etc. All members of staff have specific working hours so please donot expect a response outside of these hours. Any inclusion of other’s personal data inemail correspondence could be a breach of GDPR.

• Everybody is expected to be courteous and polite to others inside and outside of theclassroom at all times while on Griffith College grounds or engaged in an activity with theCollege.

• Should a learner need to leave a lecture early, it is polite to excuse themselves to you(preferably before the commencement of the lecture) rather than to just walk out. Puttingaway books, stationery etc. before the end of a lecture distracts other learners from theclosing remarks of the lecturer and should be avoided.

• It is not permissible to come to lectures intoxicated.


GuIdelInes on netIquette The Digital Learning Department have developed a guide to managing learner etiquette in forum discussions and email. You may find the following suggestions helpful in managing learner online and digital communications.

• Learners should be respectful when using online discussion forums and email.

• Since facial expressions and tone of voice cannot enhance online conversation, beingsensitive in your approach will help in forum discussions and email exchanges.

• Encourage learners to keep their messages short and to the point. People don’t want toread long, rambling messages, especially if they can’t work out what response they’relooking for.

• Encourage the learner to avoid emailing the whole group. The discussion forum is a bettermedium to reach a wide readership but it has the element of choice for any recipient.

• Encourage learners to write a concise subject line (title) for their messages – people oftenwon’t spend time reading messages unless the subject line looks relevant.

• Encourage learners to keep to one subject (topic of discussion) per message. If they wantto cover another subject, ask them to do it in another message.

• Everyone is entitled to their point of view, and discussion is part of progressive learning.Encourage learners to thank fellow contributors, welcome other’s contributions and besupportive. Someone may be hoping for a response to the point they have made online.

• When replying to a message, quoting part of that earlier message can be helpful sothat readers can easily see what you are referring to. Add your response after the quotedmaterial, not before it. And keep your quotation short and to the point, otherwise theresulting messages will get longer and longer.

• If a learner asks a question and it is answered, encourage them to thank the person whoresponded. It’s not only polite; it also shows that the discussion has come to an end.

• Acknowledge points made and their strengths.

• If someone replies in what you consider an offensive way you will need to intervene directlyand take this offline and follow up. You may be the forum moderator and if not, you needto bring this to the attention of the forum moderator.

• Remember that the systems upon which many forums are based only support plain text,so you can’t always rely on fonts and colours to add meaning. Even if you are using a forumthat allows so-called ‘rich text’, it’s possible that other users will be picking up messages asplain text.

• If a learner disagrees with you or with another learner and neither is going to change theiropinion, you may need to highlight that the online conversation is over, agree to disagree,and / or follow up in person for a more focussed discussion.

• Before learners write a message, they should check any rules about what is and is notconsidered acceptable in the forum. Many discussion forums have rules, aside fromnetiquette, about things such as links to commercial sites.

• Learners should take a little time to use the forum’s search facilities to see if their questionor topic has already been discussed or covered in a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs).If it has, they should at least scan the existing messages to see if their points have beenaddressed.

• Learners shouldn’t feel that they have to post immediately. Encourage them to take theirtime to see what is being discussed and to get a feel for the group they are joining. This verysensible behaviour has the unfortunate name of lurking but is quite acceptable online.

• Lecturers should not feel they need to respond to forum posts immediately. A rough guidewould be to respond to forum posts within 2 -3 working days.

• Be aware of the wide diversity of cultures and backgrounds within any learner group andconsider the reasons why people may feel particularly passionate about certain subjects.

• Bad behaviour, inappropriate posts or abusive comments are not acceptable.


GdprThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force on 25th May 2018 is an EU regulation which seeks to create a common data protection framework across all EU states. At its core, GDPR seeks to protect the rights of consumers and ensure companies are fair and transparent in how they use consumers’ data.

Griffith College places great importance on data protection and the fair processing of personal data. The College, through its data protection officer and data protection committee, has undertaken substantial work to ensure that as an institution we adhere to data protection best practice.

Data protection is the responsibility of all staff and lecturers. As a lecturer at Griffith College, you must:

i. Obtain and process student information fairly

ii. Keep it only for specified use i.e. teaching and assessing

iii. Use and disclose it only in ways compatible with these purposes

iv. Keep it safe and secure at all times

v. Keep it accurate, complete and up-to-date

vi. Ensure that it is adequate, relevant and not excessive

vii. Retain it for no longer than is necessary for the purpose or purposes for which itwas obtained

What to do in the event of a data breachPlease notify the college’s Data Protection Officer at [email protected] as soon as you identify a potential data breach. As required under GDPR, the College will then identify the nature of the breach and notify the Data Protection Commission as and where applicable. You are also required to notify your line manager.

Further information, training and resourcesFor more information on data protection at Griffith College, please visit our dedicated webpage at www.griffith.ie/dataprotection.

The site includes three short training videos on data protection best practice. Please take the time to watch these. They provide an overview of key GDPR concepts including the lawful basis for processing personal data and the eight core principles of data protection.

If you have any queries about data protection, please discuss these initially with your line manager. You can also contact the College’s Data Protection Officer at [email protected].

You must use your Griffith College email address when communicating with learners, and colleagues, in Griffith for GDPR compliance.

You may not have student personal data on an unencrypted device.

You may not send student data via an unencrypted or not private means such as email. You can use your @griffith.ie logon to Office online to share spreadsheets and documents securely – not as attachments.

If you need assistance with any of these issue IT services will gladly advise you.



safety around campus In extremely rare occasions you may encounter a learner or colleague that you are concerned about. The following guidelines will help you deal with such events should you encounter them. But please be assured that these occurrences are very rare and more often than not are identified and dealt with by your Programme Director at an early stage of the learner’s life in Griffith.

Campus Security Numbers are: 086 818 2370 or 087 271 1948. Add these to your Contacts in your phone for ease of access.

Distressed PeopleYou should be alert for when a person may be emotionally distressed and needs help. Typically, the person is acting in a way that is inconsistent from past or “normal” behaviour. This may include:

• Excessive procrastination, absence, or tardiness

• Exaggerated or inappropriate emotional response

• Verbal or written reference to suicide, physical assault, or a recent death of a friend orfamily member

• Marked changes in personal hygiene

• Excessive confusion and loss of a connection to reality

Dealing with a distressed person:

• Refer the person to the Griffith counselling team 085 152 1511 or email [email protected]. If you believe it is safe to do so, offer to accompany them to seek help.

• Know the limitations of your role. You are not expected to counsel a person or solve theirproblems, but you can listen to them, let them know you are concerned, and refer themto others for help.

• Try not to promise confidentiality because you do not know if you will need to referthem to another person or report criminal or dangerous behavior.

• Point out that seeking help is a sign of strength and courage.

• Respect their privacy and value system even if you do not agree with them; respond innon-judgmental terms.

• Document each conversation and incident of inappropriate behaviour and report it to aHead of Faculty or Programme Director.

Disruptive PeopleA disruptive person is one who interferes with the learning or working environment for others. Examples include:

• Unreasonable and persistent demands for time and attention

• Frequent or high levels of strange, abrasive, or aggressive behaviour

• Attempts to intimidate or harass other people with words or actions

• Refusal to comply with directions

Dealing with a disruptive person:

• Do not ignore the behaviour; try to address it immediately, if it is safe to do so.

• Contact Campus Security on 086 818 2370 or 087 271 1948 about any inappropriate orthreatening behaviour.

• Remain calm and have a private conversation with the person. Let them know theirconduct is inappropriate, set clear boundaries and expectations for future behavior andlet them know there are consequences if inappropriate behaviour continues.

• Contact your Programme Director or Head of Faculty with relevant information.

• Be honest and focus on what you can do to resolve the situation.

• Depending on the situation, you may use silence to allow the person to vent out anger. Setlimits if needed and tell the person you are willing to speak with them when they are ableto lower their voice or refrain from profanity.

• Document each conversation and incident of inappropriate behaviour and report it to aHead of Faculty or Programme Director

For updates and further information please also review:Griffith College’s Security www.griffith.ie/security Griffith College Support webpages www.griffith.ie/supports

Important Numbers: 01 415 0495 (external)Extension 495 (internal)086 818 2370087 271 1948



fIre evacuatIon procedures

WHAT TO DO1. If you hear a fire alarm (a continuous siren / bell) prepare for evacuation.2. Evacuate the building and proceed to the nearest designated assembly point.3. Ensure that EVERYONE leaves the building by the nearest exit and that nobody is left

behind in the toilets or shower rooms etc.4. Do not use the lifts.5. Check for visitors if you know of any.6. If someone needs assistance please bring this to the attention of the Fire Marshalls or

Campus Security.7. Close all doors behind you.8. Go to your assembly point. Campus Security and Fire Marshalls will assist and guide you.9. Do not re-enter the building until the all clear is given by the Fire Marshal / Campus

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If you discover a fire and the fire alarm is not sounding, you should activate the fire alarm at the nearest call point and proceed as above.

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TBC Lecturer Pre Semester Event 11/12 Semester 1 Induction 16 Semester 1 Lectures Start

MARCH 2020 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

02 Provisional Results Released 16-20 Assignment Week

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4-8 Assignment week6/7 Dublin Graduation21 Cork Graduation (TBC)22 Limerick Graduation (TBC)

MAY 2020 S M T W Th F S

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01 Semester 2 Lectures End 04-08 Study Week 12-28 Exams

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TBC Creative Week 9-30 Prep & Review Boards22 Semester 3 Lectures Start(TBC)

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30-02 Study Week 7-23 Exams30 Semester Two Induction(TBC)

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